Aberdeen gear up for new season

ABERDEEN are closing in on a deal for trialist Isaac Osbourne.

The former Coventry City midfielder is currently training with the Pittodrie club, having already travelled north in May for a short spell, and it is understood both parties are interested in hammering something out.

Osbourne was released by Coventry at the end of the season and is available for free.

Dons boss Craig Brown is also running the rule over a number of new trialists as he bids to strengthen his squad for the new season.

Former Derby and Macclesfield Town defender Jason Beardsley has arrived at the club along with Cameroon striker Patrick Bengondo, who has been freed by Swiss side FC Aarau.

Keeper Matt Jones is also hoping to show himself worthy of a deal.Jones went through the soccer college system in the United States and spent the last two seasons with Portuguese side Santa Clara.

Goalie Chris Oldfield and Spanish midfielder Andoitz Galdos have also been at the club this week.Meanwhile, loan signing David Gonzales hopes securing a six-month stay in the Granite City from Manchester City will kickstart his international career with Colombia.

The 28-year-old said: "The Colombian national manager has told me that he will be watching me while I play for Aberdeen."